Peking University Third Hospital (北医三院) Guide for International Patients (2026)

Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine North Medical Third Hospital's sports medicine and orthopaedic department is renowned across China. It is the designated hospital for national athletics, gymnastics, and Olympic sports teams. For international patients, this means extremely high-volume, experienced surgical teams for: - ACL/PCL reconstruction and knee sports injuries - Shoulder rotator cuff and labral repair - Ankle and foot surgery - Knee/hip arthroplasty (joint replacement) - Spinal surgery

Reproductive Medicine and IVF The hospital's reproductive medicine centre is one of China's most respected IVF programmes. International patients and overseas Chinese come specifically for IVF, egg freezing, and treatment of infertility conditions. The centre has published extensively and consistently reports success rates among the highest in China.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology Popular with expats living in Beijing for both routine and complex obstetric care. The hospital handles high-risk pregnancies and has a level III NICU.

Cardiology Strong inpatient cardiology service, particularly for interventional procedures (stenting, ablation).

Ophthalmology Well-regarded for medical retina, cornea, and laser vision correction.

Full name: Peking University Third Hospital / 北京大学第三医院

Main campus: 49 North Garden Road (花园北路49号), Haidian District, Beijing

Getting there: Subway Line 10, Zhichunli Station, Exit B (~10-min walk); or Line 4, Xiyuan Station (~15-min walk). Taxi/DiDi recommended for most international visitors.

Outpatient hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00–12:00. Some departments hold afternoon and Saturday clinics.

No dedicated international medical department: Unlike PUMCH or some private hospitals, 北医三院 does not have a separate international clinic. International patients use the standard outpatient process. A patient escort is strongly recommended.

京医通 (Jing Yi Tong) App The main booking platform for Beijing public hospitals. Opens 7 days in advance at 07:00 Beijing time. Popular sports medicine and IVF slots are competitive — set a reminder for 06:55 on booking day.

Hospital WeChat Mini-Programme Search for '北医三院' in WeChat. Some additional appointment slots are available here, including afternoon clinics not listed on 京医通.

For IVF / Reproductive Medicine: The reproductive medicine outpatient process is more structured — there is an initial screening consultation, followed by a series of cycle-specific appointments. The first appointment can be booked on 京医通; subsequent appointments are scheduled within the department. The entire IVF process typically spans 2–4 months from initial consultation to embryo transfer.

Tips: - Book the most senior doctor available for your initial consultation — they make the key diagnostic and treatment decisions. - For sports medicine, bring your MRI scans on disc (not just prints) — the doctor will review imaging at the consultation.

All departments: - Existing medical records relevant to your condition - Imaging on disc (MRI, CT, ultrasound) - List of current medications - Known allergies

For sports medicine / orthopaedics: - X-rays (weight-bearing where relevant) - MRI disc and report - Description of the injury mechanism and timeline

For IVF / reproductive medicine: - Previous fertility test results (semen analysis, AMH, antral follicle count, hysterosalpingogram if available) - Prior IVF cycle records and results if applicable - Both partners' ID and marriage certificate (required by Chinese law for IVF)

For all international patients: - Bilingual medical summary prepared in advance - Chinese ID or passport (foreigners use passport for hospital registration) - Health insurance card (for documentation; reimbursement is self-pay then claim back)

*Note: All hospital costs below are paid directly to 北医三院 in CNY. Our patient escort service fee is quoted separately in USD.*

Approximate costs (self-pay, CNY): - Outpatient consultation: CNY ¥50–500 - Knee MRI: CNY ¥700–1,200 - ACL reconstruction (arthroscopic): CNY ¥25,000–45,000 - Knee replacement (imported implant): CNY ¥55,000–85,000 - IVF (one full cycle including medication): CNY ¥25,000–50,000 - Frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycle: CNY ¥8,000–15,000 - Egg freezing cycle: CNY ¥20,000–35,000 - Standard vaginal delivery: CNY ¥5,000–10,000 - Caesarean section: CNY ¥8,000–15,000

Exchange reference: 1 USD ≈ 7.2 CNY (2026).

北医三院 operates entirely in Chinese — signage, forms, booking systems, and consultations. For international patients and expats:

- Patient escort with interpretation is the most practical and cost-effective solution. A bilingual escort meets you at the hospital, guides you through registration, interprets during the consultation, assists with prescriptions and test bookings, and provides an English summary after the visit.

- For IVF patients, the escort's role extends across multiple appointments — we recommend a consistent escort who can maintain continuity and build familiarity with your case record throughout the treatment cycle.